If you have VALID Minnesota PHOTO driver’s license, permit, or ID: Is not expired, suspended, revoked, or canceled, and not disqualified for the class of vehicle being operated. Minn. Stat. § 171.01, sub. 49a.

You must provide original documents or documents certified by the agency that issued them. Digital documents shown on your phone or other electronic device will not be accepted.

If your name has changed, you must submit proof of each name change. Acceptable proof includes a certified copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree or dissolution of marriage, or a court-ordered name change

Two different document types must be submitted for PROOF OF MINNESOTA RESIDENCY. A P.O. Box will not be accepted as an address for proof of Minnesota Residency.

If you have not updated your name change with the Social Security Administration, you must do so prior to applying for a Real ID.

Laminated documents or documents with any alterations or erasures will not be accepted.